There are those of us, who, however much fun we might have attempting to paint a picture, will still have to admit that the only way we’ll ever have anything we’d actually like to hang on a wall will be to buy it.

The Napa Valley Museum’s upcoming “Take a Chance on Art” raffle levels the often-costly playing field in this realm, just a little. Imagine admiring a work of art — and then taking it home for the grand sum of $5.

For the third time, a host of established and emerging Napa Valley artists have generously donated works to this benefit for the Yountville museum.

“Take A Chance on Art” kicks off with a reception April 6, 6-8 p.m. where guests can view the art.

Alongside each artwork is a box. To take your chance, you purchase a $5 ticket and put it in that box; you can enter the raffle at the opening reception, during regular museum hours and at a series of special events scheduled throughout the run of the exhibition. At a reception April 28, 4-6 p.m., one ticket will be pulled from each box and the artwork goes to the person whose ticket is drawn.

One of the most popular events held in conjunction with “Take a Chance on Art” is the Martini Madness party, which this year will be held April 21, 6-8 p.m. Martinis and raffle tickets are $5 at the party. Cindy Pawlcyn provides appetizers, and Joe Holiday and the Cosmopolitans the music. For reservations, call the museum at 944-0500.

Other upcoming programs at the Napa Valley Museum in April include:

Animated Toy Workshop

David Garden Jr. explores the magical world of animation in this workshop for children ages 7-14,  April 7 and 14, 1-4 p.m. During the two-day program students will construct century-old animated toys such as the Thaumatrope and the Zoetrope. Ambitious students can create their own flip book. The cost is $30 for members, $40 for non-members.

Birds of Napa County

Renowned illustrator Hermann Heinzel introduces his book, “Birds of Napa County” Saturday, April 21 with a presentation, 4-5 p.m and reception and book signing, 5-6 p.m. The cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Heinzel’s book is more than just a convenient bird guide: It reveals a world beyond vineyards, an affirmation that there is beauty and  magic in the forests and rolling hills of Napa.

Environmental Artivism

Photojournalist Peggy Darnell presents a slideshow about the collective process of creating environmental art April 22, 2-4 p.m. Darnell will describe her involvement in the creation of Christo’s “The Umbrellas,” and Mark Chamberlain and Jerry Burchfield’s “The Tell in Laguna Beach.” Her umbrella photos were acquired by the Schneider Museum of Art in Ashland, Ore. The program is free with museum admission.

Community Nesting Box

Construction Project

Children 8-12 are invited to join Cheryl Harris and Karen Sheldon of the Napa/Solano Audubon Society to make nesting boxes for the wild bird populations of Napa County April 27, 3- 5 p.m. and April 28, 9-11 a.m. These boxes will assist in increasing the population of local species including bluebirds, purple martins and Western screech owls. Harris will also lead a bird-watching hike and discussion to identify local birds.

Call 944-0500 for reservations for any of the above events.

The Napa Valley Museum is at 55 Presidents Circle in Yountville, near the Lincoln Theater. The museum is open daily except Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.